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WorksheetsSadlier Vocabulary Workshop Level C Unit 2, Words 6-10
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
(n.) harm or loss; injury, damage; a disadvantage; a cause of harm, injury, loss, or damage
a)
glut
b)
detriment
c)
wanton
d)
antic
2.
(adj.) sturdy, not easily worn out or destroyed; lasting for a long time; (n. pl.) consumer goods used repeatedly over a series of years
a)
bountiful
b)
enterprising
c)
durable
d)
frugal
3.
(adj.) economical, avoiding waste and luxury; scanty, poor, meager
a)
frugal
b)
bountiful
c)
wanton
d)
invalidate
4.
(adj.) energetic, willing and able to start something new; showing boldness and imagination
a)
wanton
b)
incognito
c)
legendary
d)
enterprising
5.
(adj., adv.) with extreme care or caution
a)
gingerly
b)
wantonly
c)
obliquely
d)
durable
6.
Self-confidence is a great quality, but if it is carried too far, it can be a/an ____________ to success in life.
a)
oblique
b)
enterprising
c)
detriment
d)
frugal
7.
After living for so long on a ________ diet, I was amazed when I saw the variety of rich dishes served at the banquet.
a)
frugal
b)
durable
c)
congested
d)
enterprising
8.
Instead of approaching him in that timid and __________ manner, tell him clearly what is on your mind.
a)
enterprising
b)
frugal
c)
oblique
d)
gingerly
9.
Our friendship proved to be _________ because it is based on mutual respect and honesty.
a)
enterprising
b)
durable
c)
gingerly
d)
incognito
10.
Instead of just waiting for things to get better by themselves, we must be more _____________ in working for improvements.
a)
enterprising
b)
incognito
c)
wanton
d)
legendary
11.
Difficult and demanding customers should be handled in a ________________and courteous manner.
a)
congested
b)
audacious
c)
gingerly
d)
incognito
12.
At home, we save money by preparing _____________but nourishing and delicious meals.
a)
rubble
b)
frugal
c)
avowed
d)
devoid
13.
Denim is a very ________________kind of fabric, for it will last an extended period of time.
a)
discordant
b)
durable
c)
servile
d)
prodigious
14.
The home team survived a six-game losing streak with almost no ________________to its standing in the league.
a)
plaudits
b)
venerate
c)
allot
d)
detriment
15.
An inability to get along smoothly and effectively with other people will be a great detriment to you in any career you may choose. Based on context, detriment most likely means...
a)
advantage, help, plus
b)
hindrance, liability
c)
long-lasting, enduring
d)
shortage, scarcity, dearth, paucity
16.
Even the most durable materials will in time be worn away by flowing water. Based on context, durable most likely means...
a)
long-lasting, enduring
b)
fragile, perishable, fleeting, ephemeral
c)
vigorous, ambitious, aggressive, audacious
d)
wasteful, improvident, lavish, extravagant
17.
We admired the enterprising immigrant who set up a small shop and developed it into a large and prosperous business. Based on context, enterprising most likely means...
a)
lazy, indolent, timid, diffident
b)
cautiously, warily, circumspectly
c)
vigorous, ambitious, aggressive, audacious
d)
wasteful, improvident, lavish, extravagant
18.
Since I was afraid of banging my bare feet against the furniture, I walked through the darkened room very gingerly. Based on context, gingerly most likely means...
a)
diagonal, indirect
b)
change direction suddenly, turn aside, shift, swerve
c)
firmly, confidently, aggressively
d)
cautiously, warily, circumspectly
19.
Although his income was small, his frugal living habits enabled him to save a large sum of money over the years. Based on context, frugal most likely means...
a)
thrifty, skimpy
b)
wasteful, improvident, lavish, extravagant
c)
flood, inundate, surplus, plethora
d)
mythical, fabulous, famous, celebrated
20.
Because it broke easily, this egg is not very _____________________________.
a)
enterprising
b)
frugal
c)
durable
d)
bountiful
21.
This woman is climbing the stairs ______________________.
a)
durably
b)
detriment
c)
gingerly
d)
bantering
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